Getting a haircut feels like a humiliation ritual when losing hair    Styling 11/1/2025  
  Many people feel self-conscious about hair loss during haircuts, with some using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Others cope by cutting their own hair or finding a trusted barber to manage thinning areas. 
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